Update: 5.2 magnitude earthquake recorded near Mid-Atlantic Ridge on July 4

Published Jul 29, 2026

A 5.2 magnitude quake struck close to Mid-Atlantic Ridge around midday Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

At 14:12 UTC (13:12 local time), a tremor hit the region at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter south of Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.1 event, but later upgraded it to 5.2.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey